Orthobility Bracing | Custom Orthotics Mississauga

Step Right: What to Know Before You Buy Foot Orthotics

Fri, 23 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Foot orthotics can ease foot and leg pain, but not all products are created equal. Learn when they're helpful—and when to walk away.

Support for Every Shoulder Injury

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

From rotator cuff tears to posture issues, discover how the right shoulder brace can support healing and prevent future injuries.

HIGGY BEARS & SCOLIOSIS

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The staff at Orthobility Bracing are very grateful for the generous gift given to our clinic by one of our young clients. She raised money for a Higgy Bears fundraiser, and was one of the top contributor, so was gifted Higgy Bears to donate. We can now sh

Plagiocephaly: Management of Baby Flat Head

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Helmets work very well at reshaping the baby's head flat spot when repositioning has not been effective.

How a Plagiocephaly Helmet Can Help Your Baby

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Custom plagiocephaly helmets for baby flat head are an option for those that have had limited success with counter-positioning.

When to Use a Plagiocephaly Helmet

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000

The use of a helmet for plagiocephaly is an effective way to re-shape the head if counter-positioning has not been successful.

Aaliyah's Fundraiser for Higgy Bears!

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Aaliyah was recently diagnosed with scoliosis which is a sideways curvature of the spine that more often affects girls over boys. She has had to adapt to a new brace and new exercises in hopes that her curve stabilizes during her growth.If you would

Plagiocephaly Counter-Positioning and Helmeting

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

What you can do with counter-positioning and helmeting if your child has plagiocephaly.

My child has plagiocephaly, what can I do?

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0000

It is very important to keep in mind that plagiocephaly rarely affects normal brain development; it is mostly a cosmetic concern. Read about the first step you can take if your child has plagiocephaly

What is Plagiocephaly?

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000

What is Plagiocephaly? Baby flat head, better known as plagiocephaly, is characterized by a flattened area of the head in an infant. What are the causes and what can you do about it? Read on...

Casting Versus Bracing

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000

When an accident happens and the unfortunate result is a fracture or break of a bone in the hand, past direction has always been to have it casted after seeing a doctor and confirming it with an X-ray. New technology has brought us a long way to allow us comfort, function and support with these types of injuries. The EXOS family of wrist and thumb Spica splints are a nice alternative to casting. They offer adaptability in cases of atrophy or swelling. The unique Boa fit system accommodate...

Shoulder Immobilizer

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000

A shoulder immobilizer is an important tool in the recovery and rehabilitation of any successful shoulder surgery.

New Video Series: Life as a Teen with Scoliosis, Daniela's Story

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Life as a Teen with Scoliosis: Daniela's Introductory Video "My name is Daniela, and this is my first video where I'll share my experiences with scoliosis and my journey, what you can do, with a note on positivity, how I feel and what I think. Know that you are not alone, there are people here for you. In this video, I'm sharing with first experience in wearing the scoliosis brace, how it feels and how to deal with it."
Daniela was diagnosed ...

Closed for Canada Day

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:00:00 +0000

The clinic will be closed for Canada Day on Wednesday July 1st, and we are open for normal hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday that week. Book your appointment We wish all of our patients, clients and staff a great Canada Day, please stay safe and healthy! ...

What kind of brace may I need for Scoliosis?

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:20:00 +0000

Scoliosis is a condition where an individual's spine curves three dimensionally; consisting of a side-to-side and rotational component. The most common type is idiopathic scoliosis. If it is detected while the spine is growing treatment may be indicated. The Gold standard for conservative treatment is hard shell custom bracing. There are different types of braces. All come with various styles and philosophies to treat the condition and halt curve progression. Orthobility Br...

Brampton Beast family day celebrations

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:00:00 +0000

AS A PROUD OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE BRAMPTON BEAST HOCKEY CLUB, WE WOULD LIE TO ANNOUNCE THE FAMILY DAY CELEBRATIONS THE BEAST HAVE PLANNED FOR THEIR HOME GAME ON FEBRUARY 17, 2020. PLEASE CONTACT THE BEAST TICKET OFFICE FOR DETAILS.

Sport Bracing

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:15:00 +0000

Nothing ruins a golf game more than an injury. Whether it is damage from a day on the course or from some other sort of activity or accident, it's difficult to fully enjoy and perform when you have one or many aches and pains. Be it an ankle, knee or hip injury, they all affect your performance. Whether it is a wrist, elbow or shoulder problem, your swing is just not right nor comfortable to feel and perform your best. Then, there is the dreaded back pain. Many of us have it in s...

Foot Orthotics

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Foot Orthotics A foot orthotic is a device that can be discretely inserted into a shoe to support, allign, prevent and/or accomodate foot abnormalities and in turn, improve how the foot functions. Used in conjunction with the proper footwear, a foot orthotic can be effictive in helping treat a number of foot and lower limb problems , including: HEEL PAIN ARCH PAIN FOREFOOT PAIN SHIN SPLINTS KNEE/HIP PAIN BACK PAIN To ensure you are getting the proper treat...

Scoliosis

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000

SCOLIOSIS Scoliosis is a Back Condition where a person's spine curves from side to side. Curves get worse as kids grow, and may cause health problems. WHAT IS A SCOLIOSIS BRACE? A scoliosis brace is a stiff jacket that fits around the torso, from underneath the arms down to the hips. It has straps to keep it in place and straighten the spine. Doctors prescribe the brace hoping it will stop the curve from getting worse and help kids avoid spinal fusion surgery. TYPES...

Leading The Way

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 21:00:00 +0000

3 Lessons for Becoming a Better Leader As Orthobility Bracing comes to the end of its first year, we reflect on the many things done to create a successful and lasting impression on its clients, partners and others encountered, along the way. As a leader in the bracing industry, we tend to reflect on the traits which has allowed us to achieve leadership and would like to share a couple key points to our success. Lesson 1: Meet as many people as you can and genuinely get to know the...